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Talk About Curing Autism Newsletter • December 2009 #1

Greetings TACA Members!

Here is your latest update on TACA. We want to make this e-newsletter informative for you. As always, contact us with your questions or thoughts on how we can improve it.

TACA News

1. Find a TACA Meeting
TACA holds monthly meetings in 27 locations across the country that feature educational speakers on important topics and allow family members to connect with one another to stay on top of the latest information in the autism world.

2. Join us for Coffee Talk!
Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families at these informal, monthly get-togethers.
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3. Adopt a Family Campaign - We Need Your Help!

We are very excited to announce our fourth annual Adopt-a-Family Holiday Campaign to help autism families in need. This campaign is open to residents of the United States who have a child affected by autism living with them.

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Find out how to help

How does a holiday giving program help families affected by autism? Read DeDe’s story.

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General News

5. Daily Autism Updates for Families

Vaccine News

TACA Marketplace

TACA provides 95% of its services at no charge to families and does not like to fundraise from families. To do that, we depend on the generosity of corporate donors. The following vendor has supported TACA, and if you are looking for products or services that they provide, we encourage you to check out what they have to offer.

KIRKMAN is the oldest and one of the leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements for individuals with food allergies, special dietary requirements and environmental sensitivities. Our customers trust us to provide them with effective products that meet their special needs. They rely on us to pay particular attention to the purity of our supplements, avoiding ingredients that contain known allergens, heavy metals or environmental toxins. KIRKMAN offers an extensive variety of products in multiple dosage forms, including our exclusive “Hypoallergenic” supplements that have been developed in consultation with leading doctors and scientists from around the world. www.kirkmangroup.com

Elizabeth McCoy has practiced law in CA for 12 years, primarily in the area of estate planning and special needs trusts. She prepares living trusts, wills and special needs trusts for families with Autism and other special needs, and also assists clients with establishing limited conservatorships. Ms. McCoy is a frequent speaker on the topic of special needs trusts, and a sponsor at many autism events. She has established four scholarships for children with autism at REINS therapeutic horse-riding facility in Bonsall, CA. www.ca-specialneedstrusts.com

Sensaria Natural Bodycare provides skin, bath, and spa products for the whole family and is used by many TACA families throughout the country. The product line does not contain petroleum, sodium laurel sulfates, dyes, synthetic perfumes, gluten, or casein. The purest form of water is used, along with plant extracts and essential oils for scent and benefit. Sensaria provides a one-year guarantee on all products. This is a better, and in most cases, a less expensive alternative to products currently available on the market. If you would like to experience a Girls Night Spa Time (or play hooky during the day), you can earn free and discounted products along with enjoying a relaxing and fun time. Mention TACA when you contact Jamie and receive a gift or discount with your order. To order contact Jamie Davis, (562) 431-1866, www.sensaria.com/jamie

If you are interested in supporting TACA through your company, please contact Violette Prentice.

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About TACA

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides information, resources, and support to families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help people with autism be the best they can be.

DISCLAIMER: TACA provides general information regarding medical research, treatment options, therapies and nutrition to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources, and TACA does not independently verify any of it. Nothing presented at meetings, emails or in print should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs.